Ezra 4:22
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
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English Standard Version
And take care not to be slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?"
New International Version
Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?
Catholic Public Domain Version
See to it that you are not negligent in fulfilling this, otherwise, little by little, the evil may increase against the kings.